Speech Language Pathologist

Position Type:
Certificated:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
3/25/2026

Location:
Student Support Services (District Wide)

Date Available:
08/25/2026
For best consideration please apply as soon as possible for initial consideration of screening qualified applicants.

JOB TITLE: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT: This employee is responsible for organizing and implementing a therapy program to meet the needs of speech, language and hearing impaired students and meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in laws and policies. Speech and Language services are federally mandated through IDEA, governed by licensure laws, and WACS-Washington Administrative Codes.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS:
1. Understand and support the educational environment and the District's mission, vision, and Strategic Plan.
2. Implement principles and practices of effective leadership and management as well as research-based best practices.
3. Facilitate and promote collaborative decision-making and consensus among groups of individuals with diverse interests, values, and needs; provide guidance and direction to staff; facilitate conflict resolution; and inspire and support staff in carrying out District and Department goals.
4. Participate as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops, and seminars that may involve a wide range of issues such as goals attainment, problem resolution, and District operations for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job duties.
5. Recommend solutions to a wide variety of issues for the purpose of addressing the short and long-term needs of the District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans and implements treatment based upon evaluations and reevaluations of eligible students.
2. Evaluates-assess-observes and writes reports about findings for students as part of the special education evaluation for eligibility or for additional evaluation requests.
3. Evaluates-assess-observes and write reports for students as part of the special education reevaluation process.
4. Writes treatment plans-IEPs-Progress notes.
5. Consults with teachers, parents, other staff members, and private based medical professionals.
6. Consults with teachers, parents, other staff members, and private based medical professionals.
7. Manages, operates, and makes minor repairs and adjustments to various equipment and supplies.
8. Attends IEP-evaluation-staff- and other related meetings.
9. Participates in education for students and provides program improvement recommendations.
10. Performs related duties as appropriate to the assignment.
11. Assess speech and language skills of students suspected of having a communication disorder and consult with teachers in developing IEP goals and objectives that are aligned with the Washington State Learning Standards.
12. Provide resources, modeling strategies and training to other team members in communication interventions.
13. Participate in the Child-find and other screening programs established.
14. Design and implement in-class interventions (small groups, large groups and/or individual).
15. Provide educationally related communication intervention for students handicapped by disorders of language, speech or hearing in a variety of settings as appropriate.
16. Increase knowledge/skills related to communication intervention in the schools through participation in continuing education and in-service opportunities.
17. Work effectively as a team member (i.e., special education evaluation team, IEP committee, integrative classroom team, etc.) in various settings

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Supervises Speech Language Pathologist Assistants.
2. Any other related duties as appropriate to the assignment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Prefer someone familiar with writing reports and IEPs - but not necessary. Prefer someone familiar with using a computer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
M.S. Speech and Language Pathology

Preferred Experience:

Previous training and experience in Pediatrics or School District is desirable. Will consider new graduates without preferred experience.

REQUIRED LICENSES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

ESA certification Required Continuing Education/Training:
Training, etc. in school-based therapy or Pediatric therapy methodology (or the ability to apply & obtain ESA certification ahead of the enrichment days)

May be required to have a valid State of Washington Driver's license.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director for Student Support Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work Year: 180 days aligned with the academic school calendar, plus 4 Enrichment Days (August 25, 26, 27, 2026, and February 16, 2027)
Paid

Hours:

7.5 per day, including 30 minute lunch period
Time of Contract

Hours:

Work day starts 30 minutes before the student bell schedule and concludes 30 minutes after the student day ends at the work location
Salary: 2025-26 OEA Salary Schedule A (Includes Base contract and a Professional Responsibility & Enrichment Supplemental Contract (PRESC), at minimum)

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